Nutritionist approved snacking with the TODAY show

At 9Kitchen we love Nude Nutritionist Lyndi Cohen, so we're always thrilled when she pops in on the TODAY show to share her wisdom, and this morning it was all about healthy snacks.

Cohen walked TODAY hosts Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson through all the ways we can have our snacks and eat them too, swapping out the high refined sugar stuff, for more nutritionally dense, satisfying and — above all — tasty substitutes. That's the perfect trick to get your head around as winter arrives today and we're all looking for a little bit of extra comfort.

Check out the full clip above to see how Karl and Lisa get right into Lyndi's swaps, with Lisa falling wildly in love with one particular treat.

And here are Lyndi's quick tips to see you through those craving crazed moments.

Nice cream: If you're after something decadent, sweet and creamy without any of the associated no-no, then this is the one for you. It's as simple as frozen banana in the food processor, whipped up into an ice cream consistency and topped with crushed nuts. Lyndi adds cacao for a chocolate hit and honey can also be dropped into the mix too.

Peanut butter spread apples: If you've never tried this trick, today is a great day to give it a whirl. Trust us, you'll never look back. It's a perfect mix of sweet, crisp fruit and earthy, nutty, creaminess and it add fibre, protein and the right kind of energy to your day. Karl suggests trying almond butter to mix things up, and even takes it a step further with a cheddar spread combination. Try it and judge for yourself.

Bliss Balls: Lyndi says that while you can add protein powders to your bliss ball mix, she's just as happy with the ones that are made simply with nuts and medjool dates. "You want use the medjool dates because they're a little bit creamier and a little bit gooier", she says, pointing out that this is a great thing in bliss balls. They pack well into lunch boxes and just one will see you right all afternoon.

Veggie sticks paired with a great healthy dip: It's no secret that vegetable sticks dipped in hummus are a great snack, but avocado or eggplant dip can work just as well to vary it up a bit. And all you really need according to Lyndi is a lovely ripe avocado, a squeeze of lime juice and a dollop of good Greek yoghurt for the perfect dipping bowl.

Popcorn: This one is as simple as it sounds. Swap out chips for homemade popcorn for that TV viewing or movie night snack. Try it popped in coconut oil for an added flavour punch that eschews butter or salt.